Removing and installing bumper cover - Audi A3 with auxiliary side radiator — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8V, 2012–2020); platform code 85

📋 Procedure

1. Left side: Turn front wheels to full lock and unfasten wheel housing liner in area of bumper cover (front).
2. Right side: Unfasten wheel housing liner (front) at bottom and push to side .
3. Place drip tray underneath connection point for fluid hose.
4. Press release button and disconnect fluid hose (1) from headlight washer system pump (2).
5. Seal hose connection with clean plug from engine bung setVAS 6122.

6. Move fluid hose (3) clear.
7. Unplug central connector (arrow).
8. Press unfastened wheel housing liner to side and remove bolts (arrows).
9. Remove bolts (1 and 2).
10. Detach side section (3) from side panel (front) (arrow) and detach bumper cover towards the front with the help of a second mechanic.
11. Loosen bolts (1).
12. Align bumper cover (front) longitudinally according to markings (arrow).
13. Tighten bolts.
14. Check that gap width is even and repeat adjustment if necessary.

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